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Taylor Hall for Adam Larsson Trade Revisited
It was 10 years ago that then-Edmonton Oilers general manager Peter Chiarelli traded left winger Taylor Hall to the New Jersey Devils for blueliner Adam Larsson, and perspectives have changed…
Canucks: A Look Back at the Bo Horvat for Cory Schneider Trade
On June 30, 2013, the Vancouver Canucks made a franchise-altering trade when they sent Cory Schneider to the New Jersey Devils for the ninth-overall selection in the 2013 NHL Entry…
Canadiens Trade Brendan Gallagher to Vancouver Canucks
After 14 years as the heart and soul of the Montreal Canadiens’ locker room, Brendan Gallagher has been traded to the Vancouver Canucks. Montreal used one of its retention slots…
Subban-Weber Trade Revisited
In a year that could be described as atrocious for Weber, Subban was outstanding. Subban played all 82 regular season games, finished with 59 points and was plus-18. Although the Predators did not make it as far in the playoffs as they did the previous season, Subban still managed to notch 9 points in 13 playoff games. Up to this point, the clear-cut winners of the trade were the Predators, although the play of both players in the following season would slightly even things out.
Sabres’ Kekalainen Pulling Off Impressive Balancing Act
The Buffalo Sabres have turned their organization around in a relatively short period of time. What was once considered a feeder system to the league’s winners has now become a…
Blue Jackets Facing Culture Crisis as Stars Prepare to Leave
While the Vegas Golden Knights have made their nine seasons in the league look easy, franchises like the Columbus Blue Jackets continue to face an uphill battle after 25 years.…
Minnesota Wild Are Set Up for a Potentially Busy Free Agent Offseason
The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is officially over, which means free agency is just a couple of days away. Minnesota Wild fans didn’t get to see any first-or-second round picks…
Predators Acquire Höglander from Canucks for Third-Round Pick
The Nashville Predators have acquired 25-year-old winger Nils Höglander from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a third-round pick in 2029 (acquired from the Colorado Avalanche in the Jack Drury…
Get to Know the Newest Washington Capital: Alex Tuch
The Washington Capitals decided not to wait for the free agent market to open this offseason. Instead, they completed a blockbuster sign-and-trade deal to acquire Alex Tuch from the Buffalo…
Sabres Weekly: Alex Tuch Traded, Acquired Olen Zellweger & More
Here are the Buffalo Sabres’ news, rumors, and reports for the week of June 29 – July 5, 2026. 2026 NHL Entry Draft To no surprise, Gavin McKenna went first…
Maple Leafs News & Rumours: McKenna, Chayka’s Draft Blueprint, Free Agency & RFAs?
In many ways, this weekend’s NHL Draft marked the beginning of the Toronto Maple Leafs‘ offseason. The obvious headline was Gavin McKenna arriving as the organization’s newest franchise prospect. But…
Canucks News & Rumours: The Harder Truth Behind the Draft Weekend
The NHL Draft is over, free agency is about to begin, and trade rumours are starting to heat up. None of those events happen in isolation. Together, they’re giving Vancouver…
NHL Rumors: Hellebuyck to Sabres, Levi and Oilers, Canucks Trades, Tarasenko Tampering
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Dallas Stars continue to work on a Jason Robertson trade, the Edmonton Oilers explored a potential goaltending solution in Buffalo, Vladimir Tarasenko’s camp is…
Oilers Should Consider Bringing Corey Perry Back in Free Agency
The Edmonton Oilers may have an opportunity to reunite with a familiar face this summer. Following the 2026 NHL Draft, Tampa Bay Lightning general manager Julien BriseBois confirmed that veteran…
Buffalo Sabres 2025-26 Player Grades: Josh Dunne
The Buffalo Sabres easily exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 season. In addition to ending their 15-year playoff drought, they also captured the Atlantic Division crown in the face of fierce…
Grading the Calgary Flames’ 2026 NHL Draft Class
For the Calgary Flames, the most exciting part of the offseason, most likely, has come and gone. Leading up to the draft, General Manager Craig Conroy was armed with eleven…
What Mitch Marner Should Tell Gavin McKenna About Playing in Toronto
If Mitch Marner were to sit down with Gavin McKenna before his first real taste of Toronto Maple Leafs hockey, it probably wouldn’t look like a formal “veteran mentoring rookie”…
16 Seasons of Doug Armstrong and How It Changed the Blues
When Doug Armstrong was hired as general manager of the St. Louis Blues in the summer of 2010, the franchise was searching for stability, consistency, and, above all, a championship.…
Golden Knights Sign Carl Lindbom to 3-Year Extension
The Vegas Golden Knights have secured another piece of their future in net, signing goaltender Carl Lindbom to a three-year contract extension with an average annual value of $900,000 through…
Hurricanes’ Interesting Situation with John Carlson
While it was a busy couple of days for the Carolina Hurricanes with the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, they made a move that surprised people. Right as they were about…
Devils News & Rumors: Mehta’s First Draft, Hischier’s Extension, & Potential Jason Robertson Trade
The New Jersey Devils have certainly been busy in the week leading up to free agency. On Tuesday, they parted ways with Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov, receiving draft picks…
Oilers at Risk of Falling Behind an Improving Pacific Division
It may have happened already. The Edmonton Oilers window to win the Stanley Cup might have closed when they lost their 2026 first round Stanley Cup playoff series to the…
3 Biggest Needs for the Hurricanes This Offseason
We are just a few days away from July 1, when the NHL calendar turns over, and the frenzy of free agency begins. With a limited free agent class, teams…
LA Kings Lock in Defenseman Brandt Clarke With 5-Year Extension
After a weekend of chaos involving the 2026 NHL Draft and shocking trade news, the Los Angeles Kings have taken a major step in signing defenseman Brandt Clarke to a…
Golden Knights’ Forward Group Matured Last Season
For much of their existence, the Vegas Golden Knights have built their success through aggressive trades and blockbuster acquisitions. From Mark Stone to Jack Eichel and Tomas Hertl, general manager…
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